Week of January 6 Regulatory Intelligence Recap

Trade Press Summary:

• FDA, U.S. Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 628K unauthorized e-cigarettes from a warehouse in Miami worth $7M.

• Washington Lawmakers Renew Push to Ban Flavored Tobacco: Washington state legislators are pushing for a ban on flavored tobacco products due to youth concerns.

• UKVIA Decries Lack of Representation at Bill Hearing: The UK Vaping Industry Association expressed frustration over the lack of vaping representation at a tobacco bill hearing.

• Vapes Four Times More Profitable for C-Stores: Vapes have become significantly more profitable for convenience stores compared to traditional tobacco products.

• 22nd Century & Smoker Friendly Expand Partnership: A new five-year deal was signed to expand collaboration between 22nd Century Group and Smoker Friendly.

• Maine: Advocates Push for Tax Increase: The Maine Public Health Association is advocating for a tobacco tax increase in the 2025 legislative session.

• FDA Rule on Nicotine Content Clears OMB: The Biden administration is moving towards limiting nicotine levels in cigarettes.

• BAT Expands VUSE Presence in Korea: British American Tobacco plans to expand its VUSE brand in Korea.

Publications Summary:

• Smoking History and Nicotine Dependence Alter Sleep Features in Patients with Obstructive...: Research showing how smoking affects sleep in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

• The Impact of Non-Tobacco E-Cigarette Flavoring on E-Cigarette Uptake, Cigarette...: A study on how e-cigarette flavors influence uptake and cigarette smoking behavior.

• Prevalence of Nicotine Pouch Use Among Youth and Adults in Great Britain-Analysis...: An analysis of nicotine pouch use prevalence.

• Retraction Note: Exosomal miR-4466 from Nicotine-Activated Neutrophils Promotes Tumor...: Retraction of a study on nicotine's role in tumor promotion.

• Differences in Anxiety, Depression, and Pain Experience Among Adults with Chronic...: Examines the relationship between nicotine use and psychological conditions in chronic pain patients.

• E-Cigarettes Increase the Risk of Adenoma Formation in Murine Colorectal Cancer Model: Research suggesting e-cigarettes might increase colorectal cancer risk in mice.

• Therapeutic Vapes for Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Dependence: Discusses the use of therapeutic vapes in Australia for quitting smoking.

• Oral Health Impacts of Vaping: An overview of how vaping affects oral health.

• Interventions for Quitting Vaping: A Cochrane review on methods to help people quit vaping.

• If I Could Try It, I'd Try It: Qualitative Study of the Illegal Vaping Culture...: Insights into the culture of illegal vaping among teenagers.

• Interplay of Oxidative Stress, Gut Microbiota, and Nicotine in Metabolic-Associated...: Analysis on how nicotine affects metabolic health through gut microbiota.

Clinical Trials:

• Effects of Novel E-cigarette Constituents on Adults TCORS 3.0: Studying the impact of new e-cigarette ingredients on adults.

• Behavioral Intervention for Youth to Promote Vaping Cessation: A trial to test behavioral interventions for youth to stop vaping.

• Understanding the Clinical Pharmacology of Marijuana-Tobacco Coadministration: Research on how marijuana and tobacco interact pharmacologically.

• Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Different Nicotine Salt Concentration Vape...: Investigating how different nicotine salt concentrations affect users.

• Youth Promotion of Resilience Involving Mental E-health: A study on promoting resilience among youth in relation to mental health, possibly including vaping behavior.